23-year-old Cape Verde-bred hip-hop artist D’rock doesn’t hold back on his debut single and accompanying music video titled “Arenas”. He knows first-hand that life is a struggle and has worked hard to find his own success; now boasting a huge online following. The new record is a downtempo and hopeful ode to those grinding their way to the top.
“‘Arenas’ really speaks to the big dreamers out there, including myself. Being born and raised in a third world country and then moving to the USA into the projects wasn’t easy. For some, being faced with this sort of challenge creates a drive in you to be successful. When people listen to my music, I want them to keep dreaming and never give up.” – D’rock
Viral sensation and artist D’rock makes music for dreamers. The 23-year-old Cape Verde native radiates positivity and is the true embodiment of the word “hustle”. Coming to America and ultimately finding his home in Los Angeles, his smooth vocals and poignant lyrics seek to inspire those who have faced hardship as he once did. D’rock’s music is a unique brand of hip-hop with a heavy island influence stemming from his Cape Verdean heritage. His infectious smile and sunny disposition captivates audiences everywhere and has earned him over a million followers across Instagram and TikTok. D’rock steps into a new era with the release of his new single “Arenas” and shows his already massive fanbase that he is just getting started.